Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, reports for the Sporting News that Green Bay Packers DT Steve Warren (back) has been placed on the physically unable to perform list with a back injury.

The Journal Sentinel reports Green Bay Packers DL Billy Lyon has been told he will be inactive for this week's playoff game. The decision to deactivate Lyon could signal the end of his career in Green Bay. He is a free agent at the end of the 2002 season. DL Steve Warren will be active in his place.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Green Bay Packers DT Steve Warren returned to the practice field for the first time since suffering a thigh injury last December. He did not participate in the team portions of practice but took some snaps with the scout team. The Packers have three weeks to decide whether to activate Warren, release him, or place him on injured reserve. Warren, of course, would like a chance to play this season. "I don't want to sit on the sideline the rest of the year," Warren said.

PackersNews.com reports Green Bay Packers DT Steve Warren, currently on the team's PUP list, said heís been given the go-ahead from team doctors and coaches to rejoin practice next week. "Iím ready to go," said Warren, who suffered a quadriceps tear last year at Chicago. "We have to see what I can do and what I canít do."

According to Michael Cunningham of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (thigh) sat out practice Wednesday and he was listed as questionable on the injury report. NT Gilbert Brown (thigh), S LeRoy Butler (chest) and TE David Martin (toe) also missed practice. All were listed as probable on the report. DB Mike McKenzie was held out of portions of practice with what the team said is a bruised calf but should be fine. DT Steve Warren (thigh) is on the PUP list, but his return for this season remains doubtful.

The News-Chronicle reports Green Bay Packers DT Steve Warren (quadriceps), currently on the PUP list, isn't recovering as well as the team had hoped for. The team can activate him after the eighth game of the season, waive him or place him on injured reserve.

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike Sherman stated the team will not be able to keep all of their defensive linemen if DL Steve Warren (quadriceps) is able to come back at 100 percent. With an already strong defensive line, Sherman said it's a nice problem to have but he hasn't determined what the team will do at that point.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Green Bay Packers have placed DL Steve Warren and TE Tyrone Davis on the physically unable to perform list. They'll have to sit out the first six weeks of the regular season before they'll be able to resume practicing with the team.

The Journal-Sentinel reports Green Bay Packers TE David Martin missed the final day of the team's mini-camp due to a hamstring injury and a sore back. DT Santana Dotson (quadriceps), DT Steve Warren (quadriceps), CB Tyrone Williams (groin), DE Vonnie Holliday (elbow) and DE John Theirry (shoulder/knee) also missed the entire mini-camp. The team expects to have everyone but Dotson and Warren healthy in time for the start of training camp next month.

The Press Gazette reports two Green Bay Packers players recovering from the same injury, torn quadriceps tendons, are on different rehabilitation tracks. DT Santana Dotson has somewhat of a chance of being ready for the team's regular-season opener in September, but DT Steve Warren's rehab is expected to stretch well into the season. When their injuries occurred, Warren's was more severe. Dotson is about a month ahead of schedule on his rehab. WR Anthony Lucas (knee) hopes to be ready for training camp in July.

The Journal Sentinel reports three injured Green Bay Packers, RBs Dorsey Levens and Rondell Mealey and WR Anthony Lucas, all were able to take part in running drills at the team's mini-camp, but none of the three practiced. All three are recovering from knee injuries. OT Scott Curry (knee), DT Santana Dotson (thigh), DE John Thierry (knee and shoulders) and NT Steve Warren (thigh) all did not practice as well. ORT Earl Dotson took part in a limited practice. Wednesday morning's practice was the team's first on the new FieldTurf surface inside the Don Hutson Center. The new contract signed by TE Tyrone Davis was for one-year, $527,000 and included a $50,000 signing bonus. The contract is believed to include some weight clauses that Davis will have to meet.

Pete Dougherty (Press-Gazette) reports in the USA Today the Packers will have a mini-camp next week and once again RB Dorsey Levens will not be there. His right knee that caused him so much trouble last season is still experiencing swelling. Levens was given a physical after he signed a new contract last week and his right knee had some swelling from his off-season workouts. His agent, Hadley Engelhard, expects Levens to be ready to challenge for the starting RB job. DE John Thierry, also won't participate in the mini-camp as he recovers from arthroscopic surgery on both knees and his shoulder. DTs Santana Dotson and Steve Warren (quadriceps tendon) and WR Anthony Lucas (knee) are out as well. RT Earl Dotson will take part in some drills, while WR Corey Bradford (knee) will practice full-time.

Tom Silverstein reports for the Sporting News the team's salary cap situation won't allow the Packers to pursue any high-priced free agents, but they could sign a couple of free agents when things settle down. At the top of their list is a veteran wide receiver and a capable defensive lineman. The team will only consider big, physical receivers who can get off the line of scrimmage and run across the middle of the field. Defensive linemen who might be affordable are Tracy Scroggins, Regan Upshaw and Christian Peter among others. Injuries to DTs Santana Dotson and Steve Warren have created a hole at the position. The team is also in the market for another cornerback since they lack depth there.

The Journal Sentinel reports the Green Bay Packers have no plans to re-sign DT Gilbert Brown. Despite the fact DTs Santana Dotson and Steve Warren might not be ready for the start of the 2001 season, the team has no interest in Brown who sat out the 2000 season. Brown has reportedly told former teammates he is interested in a comeback this season. GM Ron Wolf said he has not watched any of the first two weeks of the XFL. However, the Packers scouting staff has been scouting games in person.

The Green Bay News-Chronicle reports rookie DT Steve Warren tore his right quadriceps in the third quarter and is out for the remainder of the season. C Frank Winters suffered a strained right bicep in the third quarter. Packers head coach Mike Sherman didn't know if Winters would be able to play Sunday at home against Detroit. RB Ahman Green injured his right knee but had the knee wrapped and returned to start the second half.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports the Green Bay Packers are expecting DL Santana Dotson (knee) back in time for training camp 2001. The team plans to utilize Cletidus Hunt and Steve Warren in his place. Hunt will get the starting nod while Warren will see spot duty. OL Ross Verba (shin) missed Friday's practice but the team expects him to start. LB Na'il Diggs (ankle) remains day-to-day and missed practice on Friday. K.D. Williams will start in his place for the third week in a row.